WorldWildfire threatens farms on Mount VesuviusAll hiking routes on the volcano near Naples are closed to tourists.10 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandPioneer shearer, 93, suffered fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cookingMargaret Gould was possibly one of the first female blade shearers in New Zealand.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Christchurch'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspiciousThe buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.10 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle Hokitika blazeMultiple 111 calls alerted Fire and Emergency to the blaze at Seaview Terrace in Hokitika just after seven this morning. Video / Jason Boult, Toni HoustonWatch09 Aug 09:28 PM
World'It's a difficult fire': Tourists among dead as wildfires hit GreeceOver 200 firefighters battled blazes near Athens amid strong winds.08 Aug 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Family lose everything in house fireA community is rallying as the call goes out for donations.08 Aug 06:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews douse 'significant' blaze at South Auckland scrapyardFire authorities say the fire has now been put out after crews responded about 4pm.08 Aug 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': House fire victim from well-known family, says mayor The house was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived just before 5am.07 Aug 11:55 PM
WorldHuge wildfire in southern France now under controlThe fire, one of 9000 this summer, burned around 17,000ha in the southern Aude department.07 Aug 07:53 PM
New ZealandFire hits block of flats in South WaikatoAn investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident.07 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandHighway reopens after timber truck blazeThe fire was contained just before 2pm.06 Aug 05:30 AM
WorldFire in Canada sparked by fish dropped by bird, firefighters sayAn osprey likely dropped the fish on to a power line, sparking flames.05 Aug 11:17 PM
Christchurch'He lost everything': Community rallies around 84yo devastated by house firePopular volunteer worker Ronnie Dunbar is in hospital with burn injuries.04 Aug 10:04 PM
ChristchurchOne injured in South Island house fire, police treating blaze as suspicious The home was well alight when firefighters arrived at the scene.03 Aug 11:53 PM
Crime'Nothing for him in society': Judge grants arsonist's wish, sends him back to jailHe told police he was tired of other tenants in the building always fighting and yelling.03 Aug 08:00 PM
WorldSatellites and drone swarms: The new high-tech quest to fight wildfiresSatellites and AI could help firefighters detect wildfires faster and more precisely.01 Aug 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'An amazing opportunity': Supplier expo boosts small businesses after New World fireThe Auckland event featured over 50 suppliers and secured numerous orders.31 Jul 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Arduous work': What it's like for Kiwi firefighters battling wildfires in CanadaEleven Bay of Plenty firefighters are among a Kiwi contingent aiding efforts in Manitoba.30 Jul 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous practice': Accidental house fire starts after petrol used in fireplaceOccupants treated for minor injuries, fire investigator warns of risks in using petrol. 29 Jul 02:47 AM
New ZealandMitre 10 Westgate's swift reopening date after blaze drew huge emergency responseThe store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated. 27 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandHelicopters fight 12 suspicious fires, including 50ha vegetation blazePolice say they are trying to locate the people involved.26 Jul 11:34 PM
New ZealandKiwi woman admits dousing ex's 40ft yacht in petrol and setting it alight after rowSandra Lee Cootes was in a rocky 18-month relationship before setting the boat on fire.26 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews extinguish blaze at smoke-logged Mitre 10 WestgateThe store will be closed on Sunday while the cause of the fire is investigated. 26 Jul 09:34 AM
WorldArctic heatwave hits Lapland, wildfires and climate fears growWildfires in Lapland are spreading rapidly due to the intense heat.26 Jul 01:22 AM
New ZealandWhere there's smoke: 'Firefighter Cody' praised for quick actionsThe quick-thinking student acted on instinct after seeing smoke while he was driving home.26 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandLarge fire breaks out at former Auckland university campusFive crews have spent the morning tackling the blaze in derelict buildings. 25 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandIsrael relentless in it's attack on Gaza, families suffer | NZ Herald News Update: July 26, 2025Israel continues it's attack on Gaza. The NZ Fire department issues a warning as house fires increase in numbers. The Polar Plunge is taking place today in Wellington.Watch25 Jul 08:06 PM
New ZealandSurge in house fire deaths blamed on alternative heating methodsSeventeen people have died in avoidable house fires in the past year.25 Jul 05:49 AM
PropertyFire-hit New World Victoria Park reveals plans for repair, reopeningDemolition is not planned. Foodstuffs will repair and rebuild the existing supermarket.22 Jul 03:16 AM
AucklandMan charged with arson over fire that destroyed historic Auckland churchPolice arrested a 42-year-old man at a New Lynn property last night21 Jul 10:48 PM
WorldIndonesia ferry fire kills three, more than 500 rescuedPassengers jumped overboard with lifejackets after the blaze broke out21 Jul 07:42 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch restaurant fire: Sprinkler water floods hotel below, guests evacuateThe fire was inside a first-floor restaurant at Cathedral Junction around 8am.20 Jul 09:24 PM
New ZealandFlames shoot into the air in Blockhouse BayFlames shoot into the air as a house in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland is engulfed by fire this evening. Video / SuppliedWatch19 Jul 08:07 AM
New ZealandHenderson laundromat fire: 21 fire crews from across Auckland contain blazeInvestigators are heading to the scene of the blaze today. 18 Jul 06:36 PM
